commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Central Maine Power transmission line project raises red flags

by ernie hilton and adam lee Special to the Press Herald March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

The question is: Why should Maine accept a line like the one New Hampshire just rejected?

by Jim Fossel March 18, 2018March 16, 2018

The turnover signals the ascension of a newly aggressive foreign policy.

by JulieAnn Heinrich special to the Maine Sunday Telegram March 18, 2018March 16, 2018

The joy of fast runs down steep sledding hills made winter’s endless weeks a time not to be wished away, but embraced.

by Moira O'Neill special to the Maine Sunday Telegram March 18, 2018March 17, 2018

Two tweaks to the system can enhance her input about cases like Marissa Kennedy’s.

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2018March 16, 2018

The decision may prove to be historic because most union workers are now found in the public sector.

by Thimi R. Mina Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2018March 16, 2018

It is only the Constitution that stands between us and the excesses of this or any future chief executive.

by Marc Thiessen The Washington Post March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

The secretary of state was completely out of step with President Trump’s hard-line stance on North Korea.

by Gary Abernathy The Washington Post March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

The press needs to replace its sensational tone and liberal agenda with steady and restrained reporting.

by Marcia Goldenberg Special to the Press Herald March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

There are many types and degrees of mind disorders, and those who have them are rarely a threat to others.

by By JON REISMAN SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

The legacy media’s defense of the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech is not quite what it should be.